Khanapur Population in 2025

In 2025, Khanapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.89 Lac (2,88,845), indicating a 11.92% increased from Khanapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.

Khanapur Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Khanapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.90 Lac (2,90,415), projecting a 12.53% increased from Khanapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.

Khanapur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Khanapur Tehsil has a population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,089) with 1.31 Lac (1,30,598) males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,491) females.The sex ratio in Khanapur is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khanapur Tehsil is 30.62 k (30,617) which is 11.86% of Khanapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khanapur Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khanapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Belgaum District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.

Khanapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khanapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.23 Lac (2,22,972), accounting for 86.39% of the Khanapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,740), and the Hindu female population is around 1.10 Lac (1,10,232).

Khanapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khanapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.88 k (23,883), accounting for 9.25% of the Khanapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.09 k (12,091), and the Muslim female population is around 11.79 k (11,792).

Khanapur Religion Wise Population

Khanapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Khanapur Tehsil is 34.10 k (34,102), with 17.19 k (17,194) being males and 16.91 k (16,908) being females, making up 13.21% of the Khanapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Khanapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Khanapur Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,23,987), with 1.13 Lac (1,13,404) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,583) being females, making up 86.79% of the Khanapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Khanapur Literacy Rate

Khanapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khanapur Tehsil is 84.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khanapur Tehsil is 66.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khanapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.97%, while in the rural regions of Khanapur Tehsil, it is around 74.07%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khanapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	75.65	84.69	66.39
Urban Area	85.97	91.81	80.04
Rural Area	74.07	83.6	64.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khanapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.69	84.11	65.07
Muslim	82.32	88.23	76.21
Jain	81.61	88.94	73.61
Christian	79.79	88.32	71.18

Khanapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khanapur Tehsil is 19.80 k (19,801) with 9.92 k (9,921) males and 9.88 k (9,880) females, which is 7.67% of Khanapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Khanapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khanapur Tehsil is 12.52 k (12,517) with 6.28 k (6,281) males and 6.24 k (6,236) females, which is 4.85% of Khanapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khanapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	977
Urban Area	984
Rural Area	976

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khanapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	978
Muslim	976
Jain	921
Christian	981

Khanapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Khanapur Tehsil is 1,742 Square KM, with a population density of 148 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khanapur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Khanapur Tehsil are 218.The Total Number of households in Khanapur Tehsil are 56.15 k(56,153).

Khanapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khanapur Tehsil, there are about 1.18 Lac (1,18,424) workers, making up nearly 45.88% of the Khanapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.18 k (76,176) are male workers, and about 42.25 k (42,248) are female workers.

Khanapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Khanapur Census Frequently Asked Questions